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Overhead Dumbbell Squat

INTERMEDIATE

Overhead Dumbbell Squat

Overhead Dumbbell Squat activates muscles in your upper body and muscles in your lower body—including your hamstrings, adductors, quadriceps, and lower back muscles.

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Instructions

  1. Hold a pair of dumbbells overhead with your palms facing each other. Hands should be slightly above shoulder width. The feet should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with the toes pointing out. This is your starting position.
  2. Keep your core tight and bring your hips back before bending your knees and squatting. Make sure the dumbbells remain above your head. Lower yourself down until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as far as you can go. Pause and return to the starting position.

Tips

  • Don't let your knees bend inward.
  • Make sure you complete the full range of motion in the squat.
  • Do not bend your elbows while supporting the weight above your head.

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Dumbbell Squat

STRENGTH DUMBBELLS

Dumbbell Squat is a beginner movement that builds muscle in the lower body and has many benefits for general functional fitness. This exercise targets the quadriceps muscles (front of the thighs) and gluteus maximus (buttocks).

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Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024